Comments on: What is the Oil Spill Doing to Flipper?

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:02:26 +0000

I was happy to hear Pres. Obama support developing light rail systems in his State of the Union. I hope we can find the budget to get those going. Thanks for writing.

By: Telecommuting blogger

Telecommuting blogger — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:09:47 +0000

Totally agree with you Diane… if we want to see a change in oil policy, it has to start with using less oil. Telecommuting is likely to double in popularity over the next five years. And a number of state and city governments have already established organizations to support telework initiatives in the private sector.

By: Green Business

Green Business — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:35:55 +0000

Very bad News that 25,000 animals appear to have died from the oil spill

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:23:20 +0000

I didn’t know that about the oil temperature. I, too, ask drivers of idling trucks to turn off the engines. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t, but they sure get the message from me that I think idling wastes gas and pollutes the air.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:15:30 +0000

Yes, I’m with you there. Let’s hope they can adapt quickly enough to survive.

By: NicoleS

NicoleS — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:34:10 +0000

Soo heartbreaking. The oil is apparently around 160 degrees. As birds land in it they go into shock. We also need to stop consuming so much and raise our voices when we see excess, whether it’s a store wrapping purchases in tissue paper or a government vehicle sitting idling while not providing a direct service at the time. (I’ve asked 3 fire trucks to turn off their engines while at community events or conducting fundraisers where the truck wasn’t in functional use.) Raising our voices will spread the consciousness and address some immediate ways to reduce. Not to mention it will make it clear that these kinds of considerations aren’t just for the “nutty” greenies/environmentalists.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:38:20 +0000

I know many people think a boycott is the answer…but really the answer is to stop using oil. Bike, walk, carpool, telecommute…if we want a change in oil policy, it has to start with using less oil.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:33:17 +0000

I think we all need to reflect on our lifestyles and figure out where we can use less oil. Do we all need cars? Especially with options like carpooling and Zip Cars? Maybe not.

By: tracy wilton

tracy wilton — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:32:17 +0000

i agree this whole thing is so sad and getting so out of control. i am on the verge of getting rid of my car because of it. i just don’t see any other way to legitimately protest.